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...Days” is not so lighthearted. Somewhere between peace and war, its characters lead a strange and lonely existence. With no electricity, food, water, jobs or neighbors, a family of five waits for a vaguely discussed upcoming war, and in the meantime searches for comfort in everything from the newspaper to a man dressed up as a giant...

Author: By E.l. Olive, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: The Great American Short Story | 2/14/2002 | See Source »

...record straight, Valentine’s Day is not a precious occasion for togetherness and budding romance. It is not a source of warmth and comfort to thaw the winter’s cold. And tomorrow is certainly not the day when my yang will finally merge with its yin—at least, not without a measure of divine intervention. When my yin discovers how little thought I’ve given to this sanctified day, let alone that I’ve called her my yin, I’ll probably need a lot more than a favor...

Author: By Blake Jennelle, | Title: A Reluctant Valentine | 2/13/2002 | See Source »

...attributed students’ growing comfort with UHS to a better understanding of confidentiality policies for those seeking help for alcohol and drug...

Author: By Emma S. Mackinnon, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Substance Use Violations Increase | 2/13/2002 | See Source »

...Sometimes all this vigilance is a bit frustrating. It can leave us stuck in lines for hours at a time, and I've heard horror stories of spectators trapped in buses because the driver forgot his pass. But the security does provide a great sense of comfort to those of us prone to worry...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Olympic Security: Life On High Alert | 2/12/2002 | See Source »

...terminals, are being revamped to emphasize security. Airy observation decks and artsy furnishings are giving way to hidden security corridors and concealed bomb sensors. "We're not building fortresses," says Ron Steinert, who oversees aviation projects for Gensler architects, "but we have to think about protection along with passenger comfort." Designers working on terminals in New York City, Chicago, Dallas, Seattle and Los Angeles are considering such ideas as blast-resistant panels, shatterproof glass and interior aesthetics that visually differentiate public areas from secure sections. A proposed $12 billion expansion to LAX is on hold until architects can incorporate...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The New Airport: Safety Over Speed | 2/11/2002 | See Source »

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